Men were just pretty distractions she used and discarded. Commitment bored her. Control thrilled her. Until the night he just saved her. He wasn't a name she could tame-he was danger wrapped in secrets, a trap she walked into smiling. Now she's the one caged, tangled in silk, steel, and a desire that eats her alive. He doesn't return what he takes; he claims it until it shines only for him. But in the heat of their obsession lies the truth she can't outrun. He might know what happened to her best friend she'd die for. She has to choose between the man who's destroying her beautifully, or the best friend who vanished without a trace. In her twisted possession, she has become the one possessed. And he has found the perfect jewel to ruin. *********************************** Started: May 1, 2025 Ended: July 21, 2025

When Royse's parents died, all the responsibilities for his siblings and their business were left to him. He never had the chance to mourn their deaths because he needed to remain strong. Pain turned him into the coldest person anyone could meet. For so long, he never thought of marriage because he always prioritized the responsibilities he had for his siblings and their business, until his grandfather offered him marriage. He doesn't even know how many times he rejected the offer, but he was finally convinced after his youngest sister talked to him. Samara, on the other hand, didn't want to get married yet either, but she didn't have a choice when her beloved parents pleaded with her. As the two live in the same house and begin to get to know each other, Samara slowly discovers the pain behind Royse's cold personality. Things become difficult for both of them as they venture into married life, but little did Samara know, Royse had made a deal with his grandfather that if the marriage didn't work, he would file for divorce. Whether Samara liked it or not. Started: 05/19/2023 Ended: 07/08/2023

R18| MATURE CONTENT After losing her husband, Isla Gabrielle Gomez thought she'd never love again. But when she meets Angelo Razonable, a charming young man 17 years her junior, she feels a spark she can't ignore. The only problem? Angelo is her daughter's best friend. Isla knows their age gap and the potential for family drama is a recipe for disaster, but she can't help her feelings. As they navigate their forbidden love, Isla and Angelo battled societal norms, judgmental family members, and their own doubts. Isla, a former beauty queen and successful chef, has always been in control, but Angelo's youthful energy and passion for life challenge her in ways she never expected. Can they overcome the obstacles and fight for their love, or will they be forced to give up? Set in the picturesque town of Moalboal, this May-December romance explores the complexities of love, grief, and second chances. Will Isla and Angelo's love story have a happy ending, or will their age difference and past mistakes tear them apart? Join them on their journey as they discover the true meaning of love and sacrifice. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish COVER DESIGN: Sands Edits Date Started: 8 December, 2022 Date Completed: 4 February, 2023

Devil's Desire Series #2 As the first born of her family, Agrafina Odess-recognized as Fina is a strong-willed and goal-driven woman. She exceeded all the provocations, aced the years of challenges and landed on the field of psychology. It has been noted to her, the pledge was to always serve and assist; a proven tendency to always come out on top. But then, no matter how life succeeds, hurdles are still a burden. She was given a task by her boss, with no other choices, she was chosen to aid the well-known bizarre and yet, drop-dead gorgeous twin of the Goldenthorn family. Leonid Dmitrius and Samvel Dmitri. A twist of steamy therapy sessions are bound to transpire. This delves into Fina; a battle which herself is the lone enemy. --- Polyamory Story [R18] Written in Tag-lish

Revenge. I'm familiar with it. You have to be when you're the firstborn son of a notorious mafia leader. Death and vengeance have been the very foundations of my life. So who in their fucking mind would be stupid enough to cross me? My brother and I have been wrongfully convicted of a crime we didn't commit. We know who is behind this. We bid our time behind bars, planned and prepared for the day we got out. Now we're free and hungry for redemption. I know what must be done. I know whose blood will be spilled. But before I go after him, I'll go after his daughter. I never said I play fair. *Book one in the Marino Brothers Duet. Rated 18+ due to explicit language, sex, and violence.*

Isla had it all. Wealth, beauty, and a life others could only dream of. But beneath the surface was a truth she could never outrun. And then, without warning, she disappeared. Some say she chose to leave. Others believe she was hiding something. But one person never stopped looking. Not because of what she had, but because of who she was. In a world built on secrets, will the truth rise with the tide or sink forever into Saltwater Lies?

Highest Rankings: #1 Hell #1 Grumpy #3 Sunshine #3 Fantasy Khastle Hasegawa's life instantly changes when her father strikes a desperate deal with Asha, the demon prince of lust, to save her life in exchange for her hand in marriage. On her 18th birthday, Asha returns to claim her, dragging her away to his kingdom in hell. As Khastle navigates her new reality as the wife of one of the seven princes of hell, she uncovers a dark curse tied to Asha's past. Drawn deeper into his world, Khastle realizes she may be the key to breaking the curse and altering his fate. Curse Series Book 3

[Remedy Series #2] Olezia Heidilyn Clet Soldevilla is an overachiever, raised as a human near to perfection. She was cultured believing that in life you could only be a honor that will bring glory to the family or a failure that brings disgrace to the name. Marius Rushan "Maru" Sevilleja, on the other hand is a gifted man that strives his way to success. Despite of being naturally gifted, he believes that existing alone is already hard and pressuring oneself does not help. Two brilliant minds, one prestigious prize-only one shall claim the top Date Started: 07/04/2022 Date Finished: 11/21/2025

He's an ex-military billionaire. She's a spoiled party girl. With just one glance, she fell for those cold eyes and mysterious personality. She's a dream chaser and a fighter and she'll do everything until that uptight billionaire surrenders to her. League of Billionaire series #3

The Henderson Series Book 3 Completed ------- Freya Xylla Hernaez's marriage to Phoenix Henderson was never meant to last. Forced into a shotgun wedding under the false belief she was pregnant, Freya quickly realized that she was just a wife on paper-ignored, mistreated, and unloved. Subjected to cruelty from his stepmother and stepsister and heartbroken watching him with other women, Freya's resolve finally shattered. She made one desperate move, framing Phoenix into a one-night stand, and then left, disappearing with a signed divorce agreement. Three years later, she's built a life in London with the two surprises Phoenix never knew about: their twins. But when Phoenix finds her and kidnaps one of the children to force her return to the Philippines, Freya is filled with fury. Determined to get her daughter back, she returns-this time armed with anger and a vow to exact revenge. Yet, amidst the fight, old feelings reignite, and a love that was never meant to be slowly begins to bloom again.